In this essential new book, self-protection expert and former military intelligence officer Tim Larkin changes the way we think about violence in order to save our lives. By deconstructing our assumptions about violence - its morality, its function in modern society, how it actually works - Larkin unlocks the shackles of our own taboos and arms us with what we need to know to prevent, prepare for, and survive the unthinkable event of life-or-death violence.

4 out of 5 stars

Prepare Yourself

By
Jim Capps
on
11-28-17

Facing Violence

Preparing for the Unexpected

By:
Rory Miller,
Barry Eisler

Narrated by:
Danny Campbell

Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
160

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
141

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
139

Rory Miller's
Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected includes seven elements that must be addressed to bring self-defense training to something approaching complete. These elements are: legal and ethical implications, violence dynamics, avoidance, counter-ambush, breaking the freeze, the fight itself, and the aftermath. Training that dismisses any of these areas leaves you vulnerable.

5 out of 5 stars

This book fills in the pieces that are missing.

By
He Zhensen
on
09-07-17

Concealed Carry Bible

A Complete Self-Defense Guide A to Z

By:
Josh Manning

Narrated by:
Sam Werbung

Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
21

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
17

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
16

When I teach people about self-defense, I teach them about the ins and outs of handguns that are popular, how they work, and how to fix common issues. But how do you find out when the time comes if you will be able to pull the trigger? I want to prepare you mentally and physically, and I want you to know all the laws that may affect you - along with making you a master of concealed carry where you are comfortable, confident, and will know when and how to use it if the time ever comes.

Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett reveals the real story behind Hillary Clinton’s deep state collaborators in government and exposes their nefarious actions during and after the 2016 election. The Russia Hoax reveals how persons within the FBI and Barack Obama’s Justice Department worked improperly to help elect Hillary Clinton and defeat Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. When this suspected effort failed, those same people appear to have pursued a contrived investigation of President Trump in an attempt to undo the election results and remove him as president.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, well documented synopsis

By
Crazy Dave
on
08-07-18

Liars, Leakers, and Liberals

By:
Jeanine Pirro

Narrated by:
Jeanine Pirro

Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
480

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
425

Story

5 out of 5 stars
424

As host of her own show on Fox for many years, Judge Jeanine Pirro has seen firsthand how narratives take form, whether they are based in truth or not. In her explosive new book, she talks about some of the most egregious lies she's seen and takes on the Liars, Leakers, and Liberals.

2 out of 5 stars

St Donald?

By
Terry Neu
on
08-07-18

On Combat

The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace

By:
Dave Grossman,
Loren W. Christensen

Narrated by:
Dave Grossman

Length: 18 hrs and 41 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
1,606

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,475

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,466

On Combat looks at what happens to the human body under the stresses of deadly battle and the impact on the nervous system, heart, breathing, visual and auditory perception, memory - then discusses new research findings as to what measure warriors can take to prevent such debilitations so they can stay in the fight, survive, and win. A brief, but insightful look at history shows the evolution of combat, the development of the physical and psychological leverage that enables humans to kill other humans, followed by an objective examination of domestic violence in America.

5 out of 5 stars

Just what I needed.

By
Jonah
on
03-21-17

When Violence Is the Answer

Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake

By:
Tim Larkin

Narrated by:
Tim Larkin

Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
457

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
409

Story

5 out of 5 stars
405

In this essential new book, self-protection expert and former military intelligence officer Tim Larkin changes the way we think about violence in order to save our lives. By deconstructing our assumptions about violence - its morality, its function in modern society, how it actually works - Larkin unlocks the shackles of our own taboos and arms us with what we need to know to prevent, prepare for, and survive the unthinkable event of life-or-death violence.

4 out of 5 stars

Prepare Yourself

By
Jim Capps
on
11-28-17

Facing Violence

Preparing for the Unexpected

By:
Rory Miller,
Barry Eisler

Narrated by:
Danny Campbell

Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
160

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
141

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
139

Rory Miller's
Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected includes seven elements that must be addressed to bring self-defense training to something approaching complete. These elements are: legal and ethical implications, violence dynamics, avoidance, counter-ambush, breaking the freeze, the fight itself, and the aftermath. Training that dismisses any of these areas leaves you vulnerable.

5 out of 5 stars

This book fills in the pieces that are missing.

By
He Zhensen
on
09-07-17

Concealed Carry Bible

A Complete Self-Defense Guide A to Z

By:
Josh Manning

Narrated by:
Sam Werbung

Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
21

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
17

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
16

When I teach people about self-defense, I teach them about the ins and outs of handguns that are popular, how they work, and how to fix common issues. But how do you find out when the time comes if you will be able to pull the trigger? I want to prepare you mentally and physically, and I want you to know all the laws that may affect you - along with making you a master of concealed carry where you are comfortable, confident, and will know when and how to use it if the time ever comes.

Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett reveals the real story behind Hillary Clinton’s deep state collaborators in government and exposes their nefarious actions during and after the 2016 election. The Russia Hoax reveals how persons within the FBI and Barack Obama’s Justice Department worked improperly to help elect Hillary Clinton and defeat Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. When this suspected effort failed, those same people appear to have pursued a contrived investigation of President Trump in an attempt to undo the election results and remove him as president.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, well documented synopsis

By
Crazy Dave
on
08-07-18

Liars, Leakers, and Liberals

By:
Jeanine Pirro

Narrated by:
Jeanine Pirro

Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
480

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
425

Story

5 out of 5 stars
424

As host of her own show on Fox for many years, Judge Jeanine Pirro has seen firsthand how narratives take form, whether they are based in truth or not. In her explosive new book, she talks about some of the most egregious lies she's seen and takes on the Liars, Leakers, and Liberals.

2 out of 5 stars

St Donald?

By
Terry Neu
on
08-07-18

On Combat

The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace

By:
Dave Grossman,
Loren W. Christensen

Narrated by:
Dave Grossman

Length: 18 hrs and 41 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
1,606

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,475

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,466

On Combat looks at what happens to the human body under the stresses of deadly battle and the impact on the nervous system, heart, breathing, visual and auditory perception, memory - then discusses new research findings as to what measure warriors can take to prevent such debilitations so they can stay in the fight, survive, and win. A brief, but insightful look at history shows the evolution of combat, the development of the physical and psychological leverage that enables humans to kill other humans, followed by an objective examination of domestic violence in America.

5 out of 5 stars

Just what I needed.

By
Jonah
on
03-21-17

Leadership and Training for the Fight

A Few Thoughts on Leadership and Training from a Former Special Operations Soldier

By:
Paul R. Howe

Narrated by:
Pete Larkin

Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
163

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
149

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
147

Tested and effective leadership and teaching advice based on riveting combat stories from a Special Operations veteran. In
Leadership and Training for the Fight, MSG Paul R. Howe, U.S. Army Retired, shares ideas on leadership that he has developed through extensive combat experience. Howe tells riveting stories of military operations and analyzes leadership concepts. He also gives advice on how to understand students and how to refine your teaching methods. Written with the unique insight of a Special Operations soldier, this book is the perfect guide for anyone interested in improving leadership skills.

5 out of 5 stars

Tactical Training - must read

By
Sheepdog627
on
01-21-15

Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life

A Former CIA Officer Reveals Safety and Survival Techniques to Keep You and Your Family Protected

By:
Jason Hanson

Narrated by:
Jason Hanson

Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
938

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
840

Story

4 out of 5 stars
835

When Jason Hanson joined the CIA in 2003, he never imagined that the same tactics he used as a CIA officer for counterintelligence, surveillance, and protecting agency personnel would prove to be essential in every day civilian life. In addition to escaping handcuffs, picking locks, and spotting when someone is telling a lie, he can improvise a self-defense weapon, pack a perfect emergency kit, and disappear off the grid if necessary. He has also honed his "positive awareness" - a heightened sense of his surroundings.

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic, Practical and Useful Information

By
Sara
on
10-08-15

Civilian Combat

The Concealed Carry Book

By:
Skip Coryell

Narrated by:
Glenn E. Russell

Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
18

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
18

Story

4 out of 5 stars
17

More and more people across the country are seeing the dangers in society and deciding to carry concealed to protect themselves and their families. Skip's book lays it out step by step, teaching you how to protect and defend the ones you love. Listen to his book and get the benefit of his 16 years of teaching experience and his lifetime of training for this important role in society.

Navy SEAL Shooting

By:
Chris Sajnog

Narrated by:
Chris Abell

Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
117

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
107

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
104

Imagine if you could learn to shoot safely and effectively at home saving you time and money you don't have. Well, now you can!
Navy SEAL Shooting teaches you the groundbreaking training method developed by one of the most respected firearms instructors in the world, retired Navy SEAL Chris Sajnog. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and 385 illustrations, this book covers everything you need to know to make effective shots in any high-stress situation.

2 out of 5 stars

my last review was deleted

By
Matthew
on
02-20-17

Left of Bang

How the Marine Corps’ Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life

By:
Patrick Van Horne,
Jason A. Riley

Narrated by:
Danny Campbell

Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
877

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
787

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
780

You walk into a restaurant and get an immediate sense that you should leave. You are about to step onto an elevator with a stranger, and something stops you. You interview a potential new employee who has the résumé to do the job, but something tells you not to offer the position. These scenarios all represent "left of bang", the moments before something bad happens.

4 out of 5 stars

Easier to follow when read

By
Chris Hutchinson
on
04-29-16

Survive Like a Spy

Real CIA Operatives Reveal How They Stay Safe in a Dangerous World and How You Can Too

By:
Jason Hanson

Narrated by:
Jason Hanson

Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
130

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
120

Story

4 out of 5 stars
119

Everyone loves a good spy story, but most of the ones we hear are fictional. That's because the most dangerous and important spycraft is done in secret, often without anyone even noticing. In
Survive Like a Spy, best-selling author and former CIA officer Jason Hanson takes the listener deep inside the world of espionage, revealing true stories and expert tactics from real agents engaged in life-threatening missions around the world.

3 out of 5 stars

Decent but not great

By
Michael Bodstrup
on
03-18-18

Front Sight Focus

Ten Phrases US Navy SEALs Use to Ensure Mission Success

By:
David Havens

Narrated by:
David Havens

Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
173

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
147

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
146

Front Sight Focus is a concept and mindset that is used by US Navy SEALs to plan and achieve success on and off of the battlefield as it reveals 10 phrases that lead to efficiency at all levels of learning, training, and productivity! By using an easy to implement, common-sense approach, the author presents the tools for establishing a "front sight focus" mindset that shows you a plan of progression that will lead you to establish a system for attaining your ultimate success in your life's true passions.

5 out of 5 stars

Plan your dive and dive your plan...

By
Michael D. Grady
on
10-30-17

The Gift of Fear

Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence

By:
Gavin de Becker

Narrated by:
Thomas Stechschulte

Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
672

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
601

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
599

Gavin de Becker is our nation's best-known expert on the prediction and management of violence. In
The Gift of Fear, de Becker draws on his extensive expertise to shatter the myth that most violent acts are random and unpredictable, but rather usually have discernible motives and are preceded by clear warning signs.

5 out of 5 stars

Could save your life

By
Amazon Customer
on
09-28-17

Trump's America

By:
Newt Gingrich

Narrated by:
Eric Martin

Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
230

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
207

Story

5 out of 5 stars
208

No one understands the "Make America Great Again" effort with more insight and more experience than former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. In Trump's America: The Truth About Our Nation's Great Comeback, Gingrich describes our country's tremendous turnaround under President Donald Trump's leadership - and confronts the desperate efforts by the elites in academia, the media, and the Washington establishment to undermine and distort his achievements.

5 out of 5 stars

Interesting perspective, observations

By
William
on
06-28-18

American Survivor

American Apocalypse, Book I

By:
AJ Newman

Narrated by:
Kevin Pierce

Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
461

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
435

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
434

The North Koreans launch a surprise Nuclear EMP attack on the USA. Our hero, Joe doesn't care about politics or what happened, he just knows his world went to Hell. Planes fell out of the sky, people went nuts looting and killing as he scrambled to hide from all of the craziness. Joe had a cabin and land in Southern Oregon when TSHTF and retreated to the cabin to survive the massive die-off that was always predicted for an apocalypse. The weeks before the Grid went down weren't much better for Joe because his best friend, his fiancé, and his beloved Grandma all died before lights out.

5 out of 5 stars

Great 1st Book to a Series with Great Potential

By
Cycletrash
on
04-04-18

Touching the Dragon

By:
James Hatch,
Christian D'Andrea

Narrated by:
Kaleo Griffith,
James Hatch

Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
131

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
117

Story

5 out of 5 stars
118

In Touching the Dragon, James Hatch, naval special warfare operator, expert commando, tactical master in deadly operations, 24 years in service to his country (he enlisted in the Army National Guard at age 17), writes of his years of military service, from joining the navy at 18, becoming a SEAL, to his joining the Naval Special Warfare Development group ("If I died in a gunfight, it would be doing something I loved"). He writes of the harrowing secret missions (Iraq, Bosnia, Africa) and of the fateful final mission (Afghanistan) that left him badly shot (a bullet exploding through his femur and out the back of his leg) as Hatch and his SEAL team crew were attempting to rescue a rogue soldier.

5 out of 5 stars

Rare Honesty - Raw and Well Written

By
Diana
on
06-02-18

The Ranger Way

Living the Code on and off the Battlefield

By:
Kris Paronto

Narrated by:
Kris Paronto

Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
509

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
468

Story

5 out of 5 stars
465

Thousands of people have heard Kris "Tanto" Paronto speak about his experiences in Benghazi on September 11, 2012. But before he was a security contractor, Tanto was a US Army Ranger from Second Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment. Rangers are trained to lead by being pushed to their physical and mental limits so that they can perform against impossible odds in punishing situations. In
The Ranger Way, Tanto shares stories from his training experiences that played a role in his team's heroic response in Benghazi.

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely awesome

By
Salon Adelle
on
06-29-17

Publisher's Summary

As heard on The Sean Hannity Radio Show!Former US Navy SEAL and FBI Special Agent Jonathan T. Gilliam brings his unique professional perspective to teach you the art of awareness and attack avoidance by sharing unconventional warfare techniques and how to think like an attacker.

Fight back, because we are sheep no more! This personal safety and security book comes armed to the teeth with empowering techniques so you can be your own expert at protecting your life.

Weekly, there are major threats, mass killings, terrorist attacks and even weather-related disasters—the list goes on. And this increasingly dangerous world includes more violent and deadly threats that are specifically targeting everyday civilians. You.

This is the definitive “safety bible” that links the leading expert on personal safety with civilians. For the first time, you can make educated predictions using the new key questions of “ Who, Why, Where, When, and How” from the attacker’s point of view.

No one really expects violent situations to occur—but they do, and usually without advance warning or your control. End the guessing game of safety and security by following the techniques inside Sheep No More. Think like an attacker in order to build better defenses. Your life may depend on it.

Solid book but...

Loved the book, concept, and stories. The repetition became excessive and annoying though I am a huge fan of Jonathan and frequently listen to him on the radio. Like I said, the core information is great, but I walked into work ready to smack anyone that said "criticalities."

The Essential Wisdom for Surthrival!!

A wise man said there are basically3 types of people, Sheepeople, Wolfes and SheepDogz.This training will have you Be the SheepDog of your Family, Business, Community and in the world. Much Gradtitude to you and your Team, Jonathan!!

This book changes lives

New favorite book!

I have now both read and listened to this book. Hearing Mr. Gilliam read his thoughts and ideas was truly inspiring and even with all my experience in the safety/security arena the knowledge in this book has vastly grown my understanding of the topic. Thank you sir!